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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.05, 1,030.74 and 200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.05, 1,030.74 and 200.09 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.05 : 1,030.74 = 200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.05/1,030.74 = 200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.05x = 1,030.74 × 200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.05x = 206,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,235.61/687.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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